The nation of Fiji is struggling to recover from the staggering blow Tropical Cyclone Winston delivered on February 20 when the mighty storm made landfall at Category 5 strength on multiple islands. The storm killed at least 42 people, making it the deadliest in Fiji history. The damage estimate of $468 million makes it the most expensive tropical cyclone in South Pacific history.
Source: Winstons Damage Highest in South Pacific History; Extreme February Warmth in Eurasia | Dr. Jeff Masters WunderBlog
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By seeing which ecosystems are experiencing the most change at the plant level, scientists hope they will be able to make better predictions.
Source: Measuring the Planet’s Health in Vibrant Shades of Green
Bleaching events triggered by CO2 emissions will make oceans acidic and hostile for coral growth, new studies say
Source: Climate change will lead to deformed and virus-hit coral reefs | Environment | The Guardian